Kunal G.

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Samsung is working on a phone with ‘new materials’

Samsung reported their Q2 2014 financials today and in the earnings call held shortly after the results, Samsung confirmed two new devices that will be revealed in the coming months. Kim Hyun-joon, senior vice president at Samsung Mobile confirmed a big screen phone will be unveiled along with a new device made from “new materials”. […]

By Kunal G.
8 years ago

Galaxy S5 mini gets a teardown, at par with Galaxy S5’s repairability score

Teardowns are always interesting and the fine folks at iFixit have got the new Samsung device under the knife. The site imported Galaxy S5 mini and reveals every component that powers the smaller sibling of Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S5 phone. As for the components, the Galaxy S5 mini boasts a Samsung K3QF5F50MM 1.5 GB DRAM, […]

By Kunal G.
8 years ago

Report: Samsung to unveil its Android Wear smartwatch at Google I/O next week

Samsung may be pro-Tizen for its smartwatch range but according to a report by CNET, the Korean giant is expected to introduce its first Android Wear smartwatch at the Google I/O next week. There’s not much information on the model (except that it might launch as the Galaxy Wear and sport model number SM-R382), though CNET’s sources […]

By Kunal G.
9 years ago

Nuance Communications reportedly in talks with Samsung

Nuance Communications known for its speech recognition solution and popular Android keyboard, Swype, is possibly in discussion to sell off the company. The Wall Street Journal report claims Nuance has been in talks with Samsung and other private-equity firms. However, one important thing to note is that their sources are not able to confirm the […]

By Kunal G.
9 years ago

Samsung and Apple drop ITC complaint appeal

We might have to wait before a full-fledged agreement comes along but a good step forward came by last week as both Samsung and Apple decided to drop their appeal against the USITC ruling. According to Foss Patents, Samsung voluntarily came forward to dismiss its appeal and after the motion was granted for Samsung, Apple […]

By Kunal G.
9 years ago

[Update: Picture of gold variant added] Galaxy F clicked alongside Galaxy S5

We’ve seen the Galaxy F in the past few days but this is the first time we’re seeing the device snapped alongside its elder sibling, Galaxy S5. While there’s not much to tell from the image, we do see the rumoured Galaxy F sporting a thinner bezel compared to Galaxy S5. According to the previous […]

By Kunal G.
9 years ago

Galaxy Avant leaked for T-Mobile

T-Mobile users in United States will soon get a new device from Samsung, according to the latest leak. The device looks to be a mid-range one with 4G LTE support and slated for a launch sometime in July (going by the date on the lock screen). The phone will sell as Galaxy Avant (SM-G386) on […]

By Kunal G.
9 years ago

Leaked Galaxy F images hint at a premium body, powerful specs

The premium Galaxy F line has been rumoured for quite some time and the new images leaked by PhoneArena lend some credence. We cannot confirm if the ongoing Galaxy S5 Prime rumours and the ones about the Galaxy F lead to the same device but it’s an interesting leak nonetheless. The images were published over […]

By Kunal G.
9 years ago

Samsung announces Galaxy W in South Korea

A 7-inch smartphone is a common sight in a market like India and Samsung is trying to make it mainstream in the home market with the introduction of Galaxy W. The device, as suspected, seems to be the Galaxy Mega 2 for the Korean market. The Galaxy W has a 7-inch 720p HD display, features […]

By Kunal G.
9 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S5 Active now available on AT&T

Samsung’s Galaxy S5 Active has finally gone official on AT&T. The phone is the same one we had seen in the leaks and is now available up for purchase in the United States from AT&T stores (online and brick-and-mortar). The design of the Galaxy S5 is slightly different with a more rugged feel than the […]

By Kunal G.
9 years ago

Galaxy S5’s Heart Rate Sensor can check Stress Level

Now your Galaxy S5 can tell you when to take your next vacation. Okay, not really but it does check your stress level to let you know when to cool your heels off. The latest S Health update for the Galaxy S5 takes advantage of the built-in heart rate sensor for users to check their […]

By Kunal G.
9 years ago

Galaxy S4 (I9505) software update adds Kids mode, KNOX 2.0

Samsung has rolled out a new software update for the Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505) variant in Germany. According to All About Samsung, the new XXUGNE5 update improves overall performance and adds two features found on the Galaxy S5 – Kids Mode and KNOX 2.0. Kids Mode brings a child-friendly UI along with a dedicated app store […]

By Kunal G.
9 years ago

Dutch court upholds sales ban against Samsung products

A new development happened in the Netherlands Court yesterday as the court upheld the previous decision of banning certain Samsung products that infringed Apple’s “bounce back” patent. Some of the infringed products include Samsung’s original Galaxy S, Galaxy S II and Galaxy Ace and despite the fact that the ban is “extended to all devices […]

By Kunal G.
9 years ago

Report: Samsung and Apple in settlement talks again

The legal battle between Samsung and Apple could come to an end, according to a report by Korea Times. The Korean publication cites “people directly involved in the matter” and claims that both Samsung and Apple have resumed talks to settle their patent disputes out of court. While the talks are going on for royalty […]

By Kunal G.
9 years ago

Galaxy Tab S finds a mention in Samsung Apps

If the recent indication and leaks weren’t enough, Galaxy Tab S has got some acknowledgement in Samsung’s app store. Admittedly, it’s not an official mention from Samsung, an app update by Hancom Inc. adds support for Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Wi-Fi and Galaxy Tab S 8.4 Wi-Fi. Samsung is known to pre-load some of its […]

By Kunal G.
9 years ago